DNR uses federal Forest Legacy matching funds to buy permanent conservation easements or land on important private working forests so they stay forested. Landowners contact the program coordinator about eligibility.
Eligibility
- Privately owned, environmentally important forest land
Terms
Permanent easements; purchased or donated.
Published amounts: Conservation easements are permanent and easement rights are either purchased or donated. (woodlands/financial.html)
Application Instructions
For more information about the program and or land eligibility contact the Forest Legacy Program Coordinator.
Deadline text on the page: No application window published; contact the coordinator about land eligibility.
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Updated October 15, 2026
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